Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day
Sarfraz resists but SL stay ahead
Sri Lanka began the day precariously placed at 261 for 8, but the tailenders frustrated Pakistan for almost 15 overs, swelling the score to 320. Junaid Khan was rewarded for his toil with a fifth five-for in Tests•AFP
Ahmed Shehzad was fluent, stroking three consecutive boundaries in Chanaka Welegedara's fourth over •AFP
Shehzad scored 58 off 85 deliveries before an inside-edge off Dilruwan Perera was taken by keeper Niroshan Dickwella•AFP
Sarfraz Ahmed, however, led a recovery by striking 66 off 81 balls to guide Pakistan to 244 for 6 at stumps•AFP
Khurram Manzoor started the innings with a couple of fours through cover in the first over, but was caught behind in the last over before lunch for 23•Associated Press
Shehzad added 63 for the second wicket in the company of Azhar Ali, as Pakistan were steady at 110 for 1•AFP
Younis Khan departed for 13 to a remarkable piece of fielding. The ball went off Younis' boot to Kaushal Silva at silly point, who dived forward and flung the ball back to Dickwella for a well-orchestrated catch•Associated Press
Howewer, Rangana Herath dented Pakistan's progress with three quick wickets. Azhar was the first to fall, for 32•AFP
Herath also accounted for Misbah-ul-Haq, as Pakistan slumped to 140 for 5•AFP